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Myths and legends

Name: Myths and legends
ISBN: 9780862727864

By Anthony Horowitz

Heroes, monsters and gods collide as ancient tales reveal courage, danger, love and revenge.

exciting · mythical · dramatic · accessible

Genres

Mythology Fantasy Adventure

What is Myths and legends about?

Travel across the world and through the ages in this thrilling collection of more than 30 myths and legends. Meet brave heroes, cunning tricksters, fearsome monsters and powerful gods in stories from Britain, Greece, India, China, Japan, Africa, South America and beyond. From St George and the Dragon to Theseus and the Minotaur, these retellings bring ancient tales of courage, danger, love and revenge to life in clear, exciting prose.

About the author

Anthony Horowitz is a popular author from England who has written many exciting books for children and young people. He is best known for the Alex Rider series, which follows a teenage spy on thrilling adventures. Anthony loves telling stories full of mystery and action that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Pages

254 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1991

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